Dr. Hadar Spivak, Houston

[rjo132 17]

Hey, is there anybody still around that was banded by Dr. Hadar Spivak in Houston. I was banded by him in May '06. In early '10, I decided to find a fill doc closer to home as I live in central Arkansas. I told myself if I ever had any concerns I would follow up with Dr. Spivak (he was good with this decision.) Well I'm concerned I may have some slippage. The fill doc I'm using doesn't do fluoroscopy, so it's been a couple years, I think it's time. I called Dr. Spivak's office and he has gone back to Israel and gave his patients to a couple other docs. Just wondering if anybody has any info on the what's, why's and when? Just being nosey I guess, but he was a wonderful surgeon and doc. Thanks for anybody's input! (Oh, needless to say, I guess I'll try to convince my doc here I really need an x-ray!)

[RLittman 4]

I stopped seeing Dr. Spivak in 2010 because for no reason he would no longer fill me (surgery 8/06) so I turned to Dr. Pears all at Longevity Centers on Richmond. I don't know why he returned to Israel since he had such a lucrative practice.

[123crod 170]

I stopped seeing Dr. Spivak in 2010 because for no reason he would no longer fill me (surgery 8/06) so I turned to Dr. Pears all at Longevity Centers on Richmond. I don't know why he returned to Israel since he had such a lucrative practice.

Returned to take care of his elderly parents and take position as Head of WLS at hospital there. I loved him!! Why would he not give you a fill?

Cheri

[RLittman 4]

He said it wasn't worth it because I would only lose 5 pounds or so. I replied that it would get the ball rolling. So I asked, am I done here? and he said yes, which so surprised me because we had a wonderful relationship. I went to a fill center, got a fill and lost ten pounds.

[123crod 170]

Wow he never was like that to me and he did all my fills himself. Hey 5 lbs is 5 lbs! I am so surprized that should not have happened! But you are still doing good since 2006?

cheri

[RLittman 4]

I had lost 75 pounds from 06 to 08 and was 8 pounds from goal in late 08. The first 50 came off easily, the next 25 came off with strenuous exercise. I then had bronchitis in late 08 and required a cortisone shot which caused me to gain 10 pounds. I then began to develop hypothyroidism, and had another cortisone shot in late 2009 due to a knee problem which caused me to gain more weight. My thyroid worsened in 2010 which caused me to gain 5 pounds, and made it difficult to lose weight. I got a fill last summer and lost ten pounds but still have 30 to go. I am still glad I got the band because despite the shots and thyroid my weight is constant. Preband I could gain 5 pounds in a week and be out of a clothing size in less than a month.

[rjo132 17]

Thanks for the info Cheri. I loved the man! Still not sure about the doc I'm with here in Arkansas. But I'm losing again because I'm being very cautious about my intake, ha, which is what it's all about, huh!

[donnaalpers 0]

I was banded by dr. Spivak on June 1, 2005. It was the best decision u have ever made. I weighed 276 lbs the day of surgery. I am proud to say that 9 years post op I have maintained my 100lbs weight loss. I am sad because dr Spivak is gone. I do worry about who would treat me should I ever have complications but the docs that are at his office in Houston are very nice as far as I've been told. I have never had any complications thanks you Jesus. Last year, 8 yrs post op I had breast masteopexy with augmentation and brachioplasty on my arms. This was performed by dr Daniel casso who is excellent. 4 days ago, 9 yrs post op I had a. Circumferential body lift with liposuction also done by dr casso. I am still very stiff and sore but already love my results. I have been over weight all my life and felt as though I lived in the shadows of my sister who wore a size 0. This weight loss procedure gave me my life back. For the first time in my life I went on family vacation with my kids and grand kids to a Water park and wore a swimsuit and was not self conscious. I would recommend this to anyone who has had trouble losing weight. I've been. Wry fortunate to have a very supportive husband and kids who have all stood by my side with these decisions. This is the best gift I could have ever been given. A chance to really enjoy live without feeling ashamed. My husband has now decided that after the first of the year he wants to have the lap band procedure.

[JosieK 120]

Hi, I was banded by him March '07 and lost 120 lbs. I also love the guy and his staff. I wish he was still here. He recommended dr Scarborough. I've gone to him once just for annual check up to make sure everything is ok. He's fine. But there's nothing like your original surgeon (in my opinion). I heard he went to head up the bariatric surgery in a hospital in Israel as well. I hope he comes back.....